The Rivers School is an independent, coeducational preparatory school in Weston, Massachusetts.
History
Rivers School was founded in 1915 as an educational institution for boys in Brookline, Massachusetts. Robert W. Rivers founded the school and was its first headmaster. The Country Day School for Boys of Boston merged with Rivers in 1940, and the school moved to its present location in Weston in 1960. It became co-educational in 1989.[3]
The Rivers School Conservatory
The Rivers School Conservatory was founded in 1975 by Ethel Bernard, one of the pioneers of the music school movement. She approached Rivers School with the idea of using the then-unoccupied former headmaster's house on the campus (now called Blackwell House after George H. Blackwell).[4]
It was first called the Music School at Rivers, then Rivers School Conservatory. In 1978, the Annual Seminar on Contemporary Music for the Young was established,[5] with guests including John Cage (1983). All pieces performed are composed in the 25-years prior to each seminar. Recent examples include Matinee: The Fantom of the Fair by Libby Larsen.[6][7]
The Conservatory currently has more than 750 students, including a student orchestra program, jazz and chamber ensembles, music theory and composition, a marimba program,[8][9][10] choruses, master classes, workshops, and private lessons for instruments, piano, and voice.[4]
Clubs and co-curriculars
- The robotics team Architects competed in the FIRST Tech Challenge, under the team number 4176.[11]
Notable alumni
- Jack Lemmon ’39, actor
- John T. Noonan, Jr. '44, United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit senior judge
- David Steinberg '46, Distinguished Professor of Asian Studies at Georgetown University School of Foreign Service
- Frederick Wiseman '47, documentary filmmaker
- David Lamb '51, reporter for major newspapers including The Milwaukee Journal and The Los Angeles Times
- Glen W. Bowersock ’53, ancient history scholar at the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton.
- Richard G. Darman ’60, former director of the Office of Management and Budget (1989–1993)
- David Sutherland '63, award-winning independent documentary filmmaker
- Joseph I. Banner ’71, former CEO of the Cleveland Browns and longtime front office executive in the Philadelphia Eagles organization
- Philip Goldberg '74, The US Assistant Secretary of State for Intelligence and Research
- Josh Kraft '85, CEO of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Boston and President of the New England Patriots Charitable Foundation
- Jon Anik '97, commentator and television host for the Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Stephen Belichick, Outside Linebackers Coach for the New England Patriots
- Jillian Dempsey ’09, professional ice hockey player
- Charlie Rugg '09, Professional Soccer Player for the Los Angeles Galaxy
- Elliot Richardson, lawyer and member of Nixon and Ford cabinets
- Jermaine Samuels ’17, professional basketball player
References
- ^ a b c d "Search for Private Schools – School Detail for The Rivers School". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved August 16, 2019.
- ^ "Tuition & Financial Aid | the Rivers School".
- ^ River's History
- ^ a b "Our Story - The Rivers School Conservatory". The Rivers School Conservatory. Retrieved February 16, 2016.
- ^ WGBH (June 13, 2013). "WGBH Showcases The Rivers School Conservatory's Annual Seminar on Contemporary Music for the Young". YouTube. Retrieved February 17, 2016.
- ^ Program notes: 36th Annual Seminar on Contemporary Music for the Young, the Rivers School Conservatory, April 4–6, 2014
- ^ "Libby Larsen: Fantom of the Fair (world premiere)". YouTube. April 24, 2014. Archived from the original on December 21, 2021. - At the end of the video clip Larsen herself comes on stage to congratulate the performers.
- ^ "99.5 All Classical Festival". WGBH Boston PBS. June 19, 2010. Retrieved February 17, 2016.
The Rivers School Conservatory Marimba Magic® Ensemble delights audiences with their brilliant performances of Ragtime, Classical, Latin, and Jazz selections, played by high school virtuosos.
- ^ "16th Annual 99.5 WCRB Cartoon Festival". wgbh.org. November 1, 2014. Retrieved February 17, 2016.
The Marimba Magic Ensemble, directed by Sarah Tenney, is a comprehensive musicianship program for students ages five through sixteen.
- ^ Lowery, Brooklyn (February 6, 2012). "Wayland Resident Brings 'Marimba Magic' to Life". Wayland Patch. Retrieved February 17, 2016.
- ^ "Robotics Team Places First at State Qualifier". January 23, 2014. Retrieved May 4, 2014.
External links
- Official website
- Rivers School on Instagram. Archived from the original on ghostarchive.org
- Rivers School on Twitter
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